Global Patent Index - EP 0260234 A2

EP 0260234 A2 19880316 - Improved labyrinth seal.

Title (en)

Improved labyrinth seal.

Title (de)

Labyrinthdichtung.

Title (fr)

Joint à labyrinthe.

Publication

EP 0260234 A2 19880316 (EN)

Application

EP 87850219 A 19870706

Priority

US 90675286 A 19860912

Abstract (en)

An erosion resistant labyrinth seal for use in a rotating machine, such as a turbine or a compressor, that has bleed holes formed in the labyrinth cavities for carrying away erosion producing contaminants entrained in a controlled flow of fluid passing through the seal. Material removed from the flow is vented away from the seal.

IPC 1-7

F01D 11/02; F16J 15/44

IPC 8 full level

F16J 15/447 (2006.01); F01D 11/02 (2006.01); F16J 15/44 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP KR US)

F01D 11/02 (2013.01 - EP US); F16J 15/16 (2013.01 - KR); F16J 15/443 (2013.01 - EP US); F05D 2210/42 (2013.01 - EP US); F05D 2210/43 (2013.01 - EP US); F05D 2260/607 (2013.01 - EP US)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE CH DE FR GB IT LI SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

US 4721313 A 19880126; EP 0260234 A2 19880316; EP 0260234 A3 19891227; JP S6376961 A 19880407; KR 880004260 A 19880602

DOCDB simple family (application)

US 90675286 A 19860912; EP 87850219 A 19870706; JP 19275787 A 19870803; KR 870009628 A 19870831